Overall score
New Farm
64.1/100
Norman Park
59.4/100
New Farm vs Norman Park, QLD Suburb Comparison
New Farm for retirees and investment; Norman Park for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
New FarmNorman Park
Crime rate
New Farm
89.0 / 1k
Norman Park
66.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
New Farm
540
Norman Park
121
Population
New Farm
12,197
Norman Park
6,842
Metric leadNew Farm 8Norman Park 22 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesNew Farm
- Best for investmentNew Farm
- Best for best valueNorman Park
- Best for best schoolsNew Farm
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | New Farm | Norman Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 64.1/100 | 59.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.1/100 | 46.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 89.0 / 1k | 66.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 12 | 10 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 55 | 29 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 88.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 540 | 121 |
| Green cover | 10.0% | 6.8% |
| Population | 12,197 | 6,842 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
New Farm is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Norman Park is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
New Farm pulls ahead on schools and education options, public transport access, and walkability, whereas Norman Park is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves.
Choose New Farm if you are weighing families and households prioritising schools; lean toward Norman Park for retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.